 a series of new accessibility tools for the iPhone and iPad, including a feature that promises to replicate a user’s voice for phone calls after only 15 minutes of training.

With an upcoming tool called Personal Voice, users will be able to read text prompts to record audio and have the technology learn their voice. A related feature called Live Speech will then use the “synthesized voice” to read the user’s typed text aloud during phone calls, FaceTime conversations and in-person conversations. People will also be able to save commonly used phrases to use during live conversations.

The feature is one of several aimed at making Apple’s devices more inclusive for people with cognitive, vision, hearing and mobility disabilities. Apple said people who may have conditions where they lose their voice over time, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) could benefit most from the tools.

“Accessibility is part of everything we do at Apple,” said Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, in a company blog post. “These groundbreaking features were designed with feedback from members of disability communities every step of the way, to support a diverse set of users and help people connect in new ways.”

Apple said the features will roll out later this year.

While these tools have potential to meet a genuine need, they also come at a moment when advancements in artificial intelligence have raised alarms about bad actors using convincing fake audio and video – known as “deepfakes” – to scam or misinform the public.

 the Personal Voice feature uses “on-device machine learning to keep users’ information private and secure.”

Other tech companies have experimented with using AI to replicate a voice. Last year, Amazon 

 it’s working on an update to its Alexa system that would allow the technology to mimic any voice, even a deceased family member. (The feature has not yet been released).

In addition to the voice features, Apple announced Assistive Access, which combines some of the most popular iOS apps, such as FaceTime, Messages, Camera, Photos, Music and Phone, into one Calls app. The interface includes high-contrast buttons, large text labels, an option for an emoji-only keyboard and the ability to record video messages for people who may prefer visual or audio communications.

Apple is also updating its Magnifier app for the visually impaired. It will now include a detection mode to help people better interact with physical objects. The update would allow someone, for example, to hold up an iPhone camera in front of a microwave and move their finger across the keypad as the app labels and announces the text on the microwave’s buttons.

Your iPhone will soon be able to replicate your voice after 15 minutes of training

Maison KOSÉ's new service "Mymits" has started broadcasting the TV commercial "Mymits, Hajimaru" featuring Sakura Endo, Haruka Kaki, and Nagi Inoue from today!

In this commercial, three members, Sakura Endo, Haruka Kaki, and Nagi Inoue, wear colorful pastel costumes and perform make-up according to their respective themes.
Please also enjoy the commercial song "1, 2, 3 Mymits," which was recorded especially for this commercial and has a "three" rhythm that once you hear it, you won't be able to get it out of your head.

In addition, Ayame Tsutsui, Sakura Kawasaki, and Satsuki Sugawara will be added to the above members, and a web movie explaining the outline and usage of "Mymits", "What is Mymits", and "How to choose Mymits" will be released. , "How to use Mymits" was also released at the same time!

This video, titled "How to Enjoy Mymits," is available on the special page, and the six members mentioned above provide an easy-to-understand overview of the service, how to use it, and how to choose the right one, through three videos.

In addition, those who purchase the "Mymits Pack," a set of three makeup items in Maison KOSÉ's new "Mymits" service, will be given a "Mymits Mag," a how-to book for "Mymits," and an "original tetra pouch" on a first-come, first-served basis!

"Mymits Mag" is a special magazine published to commemorate the launch of the Mymits service. Besides the make-up recipes using Mymits and the transformed appearances of Sakura Endo, Haruka Kaki, Ayame Tsutsui, Nagi Inoue, Sakura Kawasaki, and Satsuki Sugawara, the magazine also includes "Mittsu no Yell," a pair interview in which the members talk about their future and more.
The original tetra pouch is an eye-catching triangular pouch that is perfect for carrying makeup items.

For details, please check the special page!

["Mymits" special page]


https://maison.kose.co.jp/site/p/mymits.aspx



【TV-CM】
"Mymits, Hajimaru" Edition: 

New service "Mymits" TV commercial!!

It has been decided that Mayu Tamura's 1st photobook will be released on Tuesday, August 1, 2023!

Photo: Hiroshi Fujiwara

[Photobook overview]
Title: Nogizaka46 Mayu Tamura 1st Photobook (tentative)
Publisher: Wani Books
Release date: August 1, 2023
Estimated price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Photo: Hiroshi Fujiwara

Appendix: Special postcard with message (1 out of 6 types randomly included)
* In addition to the regular version, there are 4 types of covers: limited edition for Seven Net Shopping, limited edition for Rakuten Books, and limited edition for Kinokuniya Bookstore!

Special site:

https://www.wani.co.jp/special/tamura_mayu_1st/



[About the cover] All 4 types (regular version, 3 bookstore limited editions)
[About the limited edition] In addition to the regular edition, the following 3 bookstores are accepting pre-orders for limited covers.
Seven Net Shopping, Rakuten Books, Kinokuniya Bookstore

Amazon


https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1685951636/

Mayu Tamura's 1st photobook will be released on August 1!

Today, May 30 (Tuesday), "Kubo Channel #71 Juusan Nichi no Kinyobi @Midsummer National Tour 2022 Tokyo Performance Day 2" has been released on Nogi Doga.

The summer of Nogizaka is around the corner in 2023, and this time we watched "Juusan Nichi no Kinyobi" from the Tokyo leg of last year's Midsummer National Tour, which featured guest Seimiya at the center of the song.
From the pre-song staging, Seimiya, who was involved in the event, gave a behind-the-scenes commentary.

In the latter part, we also had a lot of fun with "common things that happen at Jingu Stadium" episodes during rehearsals and the show!

Please check it out!

Appearing members [Shiori Kubo & Rei Seimiya]

▼ Kubo Channel #71 Juusan Nichi no Kinyobi @Midsummer National Tour 2022 Tokyo Performance Day 2


[Nogi Doga] Kubo Channel #71 is now available!

Sakura Endo will appear in the original TV show "Truck Girl," which will be available on Fuji TV's video distribution service, FOD, from Wednesday, July 19, at 00:00!

This original TV show is inspired by the social media account of a 22-year-old female truck driver named "Truck Meimei," who has become a social media sensation for the way she wears a slightly unusual T-shirt and boozes it up after work.

Endo will play the main character of the show, Jun Kurate, a female truck driver.

Please look forward to it!


■ Synopsis
This heartwarming comedy-drama depicts the daily life of a female truck driver with a positive outlook on life and her delightful friends.
The story is set in a transportation company called Kameo Unyu, where the main character, Jun Kurate, a female truck driver, works diligently in the truck logistics industry, which is said to be a male-dominated society, and washes away the fatigue of the day with drinks at her favorite izakaya after work, a scene that is familiar to many of us.
The show offers a glimpse into the truck logistics industry, a familiar but largely unknown industry, through Jun Kurate, who works with dedication in the demanding workplace of the transportation industry, and the connections she encounters in the process, as well as the common things that happen in the transportation industry.

■ Overview
[Title]
"Truck Girl" (6 episodes)

[Streaming]
Scheduled to be streamed at 00:00 on Wednesday, July 19, 2023
(Please note that the distribution date and time are subject to change without notice.)

[Cast]
Sakura Endo and others

[Draft]
Truck Meimei®

[Screenplay]
Shuuhou Takase

[Planning/Directing]
Nozomu Hayashi (Hakuhodo Kettle)

[Produce]
Takeshi Shimokawa/Tsugi Shikanai (BS Fuji)

[Producer]
Takayuki Kamitani (ROBOT) / Yukiko Yanagawa (Kyodo Television)

[Production cooperation]
ROBOT/Kyodo Television

[Production work]
Fuji Television Network, Inc.

Sakura Endo will appear in FOD original TV series "Truck Girl"!

In commemoration of the "Asuka Saito Graduation Concert" to be held from May 17th (Wednesday) to 18th (Thursday), a commemoration project will be held on the video streaming services "Lemino", "Nogi Doga", and "Nogizaka46 OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL"!

In addition to Asuka Saito 's graduation special program "Kore ga Subete ja Nai Desu ga ~Asuka Festival Presented by Video Producers~" distributed on "Lemino", which was already announced, "Nogi Doga" and "Nogizaka46 OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL" will also carry out a commemorative project.

In "Nogi Doga", Asuka Saito appeared in the "Kubo Channel #57 "Korekara" Music Video, Nogizaka Asobu Dake #31 [NOGIZAKA ROOM SHARE - 1st Gen Edition]" and "8th Year Birthday Live"Sing Out! The video "Sing Out! Asuka Saito ver.", which focuses on the Asuka Saito at the time of the unveiling, will be released free of charge for each day only.

"Nogizaka46 OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL" will release full-size music videos of "Route 246" and "Hard to say".

Please check it out!

[Asuka Saito Graduation Concert Commemorative Project Release Schedule]
■Thursday, May 11, 21:00~
"Route 246" full length music video (Nogizaka46 OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL)




■May 12 (Friday) 21:00~
"Hard to say" full length music video (Nogizaka46 OFFICIAL YouTube CHANNEL)




■May 13 (Sat) 12:00~
"Kore ga Subete ja Nai Desu ga ~Asuka Festival Presented by Video Producers~" Free streaming (Lemino)



(Stream ends at 23:59 on Wednesday, May 31)
(The first 3 minutes are now available for free on YouTube →

)

■May 14 (Sun) 00:00~
"Kubo Channel #57 'Korekara' Music Video" (Nogi Doga)



(Until 23:59 on May 14th (Sunday), you can watch it for free for one day only. After that, only Nogi Doga paying members can watch it.)

■May 15 (Monday) 00:00~
"Nogizaka Asobu Dake #31 [NOGIZAKA ROOM SHARE ~1st Generation~]" (Nogi Doga)



(Until 23:59 on May 15 (Monday), you can watch it for free for one day only. After that, only Nogi Doga paid members can watch it.)

■May 16 (Tue) 00:00~
"Sing Out! Asuka Saito ver. 8th YEAR BIRTHDAY LIVE DAY4" (Nogi Doga)



(Until 23:59 on Tuesday, May 16, you can watch it for free for one day only. After that, only Nogi Doga paying members can watch it.)

"Asuka Saito Graduation Concert" Commemorative Project Starts on Video Streaming Services!

Scarlett Johansson gives a blunt answer to her possible Marvel Cinematic Universe return as 

. Johansson was a major feature of the MCU, with her debut as Black Widow dating back to 2010's 

. Her time in the role came to an end twice. First, Black Widow died while sacrificing herself in 

 so Hawkeye could get the Soul Stone for the Avengers to beat Thanos. Then, the actress returned for her character's long-awaited solo movie, 2021's 

, which was a prequel story that introduced Natasha Romanoff's possible MCU replacement, her sister Yelena Belova.

Speaking with fellow MCU co-star Gwyneth Paltrow on 

, Johansson was pretty clear about her time as Black Widow having come to an end. While the actress noted how special it was to be part of the MCU for a decade giving life to Black Widow, it appears that Johansson is pretty set on not coming back as the character. Johansson said, "

," so the actress feels like she has already accomplished all she could with the character.

Scarlett Johansson Gives Blunt Answer To Possible Black Widow MCU Return

 has been a love song pro her whole career, capturing every stage of a relationship — from the innocent crush to the falling in love to the devastating heartbreak. But the cuts feel a little deeper now, after reports emerged that Swift and her longtime boyfriend 

“The relationship had just run its course. It’s why [Alwyn] hasn’t been spotted at any shows,” a source told 

 has since reached out to representatives for Swift and Alwyn, but had not received a response. The couple has yet to publicly reveal the status of their relationship.

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